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Preventing scrapie, a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy affecting sheep and goats, involves implementing strict biosecurity measures. These include sourcing animals from scrapie-free flocks, maintaining good herd health management practices, and regularly monitoring and testing for the disease. Additionally, culling infected or at-risk animals and avoiding the use of potentially contaminated feed can help reduce the risk of transmission. Proper disposal of carcasses and contaminated materials is also crucial in preventing the spread of scrapie.
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How has scrapie affected the sheep population?
In the US, scrapie has caused certain bloodlines to be disfavored and discontinued due to the genetic susceptibility to scrapie. In addition, flocks are monitored for the presence of scrapie and if a scrapie problem is detected the flock may be depopulated (destroyed) or the lambs have to be carefully raised by hand to get the infectious protein out of the flock.
What has the author J Russell Greig written?
J. Russell Greig has written: 'Scrapie' -- subject(s): Scrapie, Veterinary neurology
What has the author R H Kimberlin written?
R. H. Kimberlin has written: 'Scrapie in the mouse' -- subject(s): Mice as laboratory animals, Scrapie
How did the disease scrapie get its name?
because it looked like a scratch
How do prions kill those infected?
They get BSE or Kuru or Scrapie.
Do only goats and sheep get scrapie disease?
Goats and sheep can get scrapie, a transmissable spongiform encephalopathy (TSE). Other animals can get TSE's but they are called different names eg Mad Cow Disease etc
What incomplete viruses have been linked to diseases like scrapie and mad cow?
Prions.
What two incomplete viruses have been linked to certain diseases such as scrapie and mad cow?
there are none
Scrapie in sheep Mad cow disease in cattle and Creutzfeldt Jakob syndrome in humans are examples of diseases that are caused by?
Prion
A serious disease of sheep and cattle?
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy: Scrapie in sheep and Mad Cow disease (or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)
How is scrapie transmitted?
Scrapie is transmitted among sheep and goats through ingestion of contaminated feed or placental tissues, or through direct contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids. It is believed to be caused by an abnormal protein called a prion that can be shed in bodily fluids and tissues of infected animals.
What are the incomplete viruses called that have been linked to certain diseases such as scrapie and mad cow?
Mad Cow Disease and Scrapie are NOT caused by incomplete viruses or any virus of any sort. They are caused by PRIONS, which are misfolded proteins much tinier than any virus, complete or not. If such disease were caused by viruses they would easily be cured by an antibiotic, but since they are not caused by bacteria or a virus, such vaccines cannot be made because there is nothing for such a vaccine to target.
